Fred Panopio, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Fred Panopio

Filipino actor and singer

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1939

Place of Birth: Nueva Ecija, Luzon, Philippines

Date of Death: 22-Apr-2010

Profession: singer, film actor

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Fred Panopio (February 2, 1939 – April 22, 2010) was a Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s. He is known for having made the yodeling style of music famous in the Philippines.
This particular kind of music is evident is many of his hits, such as "Pitong Gatang," "Markado," and "Tatlong Baraha".
He was also an occasional actor, and appeared in several movies alongside Jess Lapid and Fernando Poe, Jr.
He is also known sing the Poe's movie's theme songs.
In 1999, Panopio and Victor Wood released an album and became part of the OPM legends. He appeared in an episode of noon-time variety show Wowowee in 2009 as a special guest, during which host Willie Revillame addressed him as a "Living Legend".